A wide variety of circumstances can place virtually anyone in a precarious enough financial situation that may merit filing bankruptcy. Understandably, this can be a very scary thought for most individuals; however, there are a number of resources available to help you. A good start to understanding what your financial options are, including bankruptcy claims, can begin with a cursory understanding of bankruptcy in general. Essentially, bankruptcy allows debtors to reorganize themselves financially or discharge debts under the Bankruptcy Code. Types of Bankruptcy There are numerous types of bankruptcy; however, for most individuals, bankruptcy claims will either be filed as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Under Chapter 7 bankruptcy, individuals will attempt to discharge certain non-secured debts, as well as rectify outstanding secured debts through the sale of assets. In most cases, there are some debts that cannot be discharged and must be rectified, including tax obligations, criminal fines,…